Ch.5 (Pg 147-167) Flashcards
What are the three general body types?
Ectomorph, mesomorph, and endomorph
What factors impact healthy body weight?
Diet, physical activity, age, height, body type, gender, metabolism
What is one way a person can determine if their weight is within a healthy range?
BMI (Body Mass Index)
Name two lifestyle behaviors that affect your body composition.
Nutrition and activity
Explain what happens if you take in fewer calories from food then you expend over a period of weeks or months.
You lose weight
Explain the factors that shape your resting metabolic rate or RMR
Muscle mass, heredity, gender, and height
Explain the factors that have an influence on the number of calories you burn.
Intensity of exercise, what muscle group you’re working in, etc
How is body fat stored differently by males and females?
Men usually store most of their fat in their belly while women store most usually in their hips and thighs.
What percentage of body fat should males carry?
7-20%
What percentage of body fat should females carry?
12-25%
Are some of the ways body fat is measured?
Skinfold, BMI, BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis)
What are some guidelines that can help you manage your body weight?
Eating plan with the same amount as your calorie intake
What is the best way to lose weight?
Reduce calorie intake and increase calorie expenditure
What are some foods that should be included in a weight loss plan?
Vegetables, fruits, and whole grain products
List some ways a person can gain weight.
Eat more calories than your physical activity level, eat more than the minimum number of servings, complex carbohydrates, etc
